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ArticleItem Open Access Adoption and Perceived Effectiveness of Traditional practices to mitigate human-wild pig conflict situations(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2020-03) Senthilkumar, K.; Mathialagan, P.; Manivannan, C.; TANUVASHuman–wild pig conflict is one of the main threats to farmers as wild pig destroys the growing crops completely. Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu was purposefully selected for the study as it ranked first in human-wild pig conflict incidents in Tamil Nadu. Farmers who had at least one wildlife conflict incidence in their lifetime were selected for this study during 2015- 16 on adoption and effectiveness of traditional practices to manage human-wild pig conflict situations. Sixty participants were selected using the snow ball sampling and data were collected using semistructured interviews, complemented by free listing techniques, nonspecific prompting and reading back. A total number of nine traditional practices were identified and found that they were adopted at various levels. Further, boundary clearing, using metal cow bells and using shining tapes (100 %) were found to be most effective traditional method followed by fireworks/ crackers (75 %), noise making (72.2 %) and scarecrows (69.6 %). Although encouraging, these results require more widespread testing and demonstration to ensure their effectiveness at broader scales.ArticleItem Open Access Adoption Level of Improved Dairy Farming Technologies by Farmers in Peri-Urban Areas in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu(Peer Reviewed, 2018-01) Gunaseelan, M.; Thilakar, P.; Mathialagan, P.; Pandian, A. Serma Saravana; TANUVASA study was undertaken to assess the adoption level of improved dairy farming technologies by farmers in peri-urban areas of Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. To this survey, a sample of 120 dairy farmers was selected randomly from 10 peri-urban villages located in and around 10 km radius of the urban areas of Thanjavur city. The analysis of the data revealed that overall, 41.67 per cent of the farmers had medium level of adoption improved dairy management practices, followed by low (35.00%) and high (23.33%) extent of adoption. The results of the logit model showed that the χ2 was 118.09, meaning that the model was statistically significant. Among the chosen independent variables presumed to be the determinants of adoption level of improved dairy farming technologies by peri-urban dairy farmers, the factors viz., educational level of the farmers (5 % level), milk production and economic motivation (1 % level) were found to be statistically significant. This indicates that the increase in educational status of the respondents and milk production in animal would favour respondents to adopt improved dairy farming technology in peri-urban areas. Proper motivation, availability of need based technologies and related information at doorstep, regular organisation camps on different dairy management practices in peri-urban areas would help to adopt improved dairy farming technologies as suggested by the farmers.ArticleItem Open Access Analysis of extent of participation of farmers in disinfection and sanitation activities(2014) Mathialagan, P.; Poorni, A.; Devaki, K.; Rajkumar, N. Vimal; TANUVASPoultry industry in Iudiaris a vibrant fast growing and dynamic subsector of agriculture, with an annual growth rate of 8-10 per cent associated with production 0f54 billion eggs and 2.63 million tonnes of chicken meat. It has also been recognized as a vital sector for _sustainable generation of employment and income that ensures food security through highly nutritious egg and meat for the ever growing human population of our country. The share of the livestock and poultry sector together to the National Gross Domestic Product is about 7 per cent of which the contribution of poultry sector alone is about 2 per cent. Changes in the life style and food habits,‘ rapid urbanization and rising income are the critical driving forces for the growth of Indian poultry industry (Anon, 2010).ArticleItem Open Access Analysis of Meat and Egg Consumption Behavior of People in Namakkal District(2001) Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASThe meat and egg consumption behaviour of people of Namakkal and the reasons for Inadequate consumption were studied.ArticleItem Open Access An Analysis of Socioeconomic Profile of Traditional Animal Husbandry Practices Adopting Farmers of Tamil Nadu(2016-10) Devaki, K.; Mathialagan, P.; Sabarathnam, V.E.; Kumaravel, P.; Kumaravel, S.M.K.; TANUVASThe study was conducted in Tirunelveli, Namakkal, Vellore and Thiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu during 2015 to investigate socioeconomic profiles of traditional animal husbandry practicing farmers. Primary data was collected through structured interview schedule using a sample size of 240 allocating to eight tehsils selected purposively, each comprising two villages selected on the basis of proportionate sampling technique. More than one-half of the respondents belonged to old age at the time of enquiry. Majority (77.50 per cent) of the traditional animal husbandry farmers were males. Nearly one-half of the farmers had primary level of education and more than one-half of the respondents belonged to medium income group and maintained joint family (69.60 per cent).The respondents maintained moderate number of livestock units (51.30 per cent) and had medium level of experience in livestock farming (48.30 per cent). Majority of the ITK farmers were associated with agricultural sector and medium farmer category.ArticleItem Open Access An Analysis of Traditional Dairy Farming Folkways and Mores of Tamil Nadu State, India(Int. J. Curr. Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017) Devaki, K.; Mathialagan, P.; Sabarathnam, V.E.; Kumaravel, P.; Karthickeyan, S.M.K.; TANUVASFolkways and mores play a major role in traditional dairy farming. Hence an attempt was made to document the prevailing folkways and mores in traditional dairy farming in the areas where cattle population is high. Tirunelveli, Namakkal, Vellore and Thiruppur districts were selected for the study based on the highest livestock population. A sample of 240 farmers was interviewed through structured interview schedule to document the folkways and mores. Cow / buffalo meat should not be consumed, Cows and calves were given as gift in marriages of tribal communities, Cow death was a bad sign for the family and to see cow with calf on the way is good for the journey were the top four identified folkways and mores in traditional dairy farming.ArticleItem Open Access Animal Disaster Management (ADM) Models for Tamil Nadu(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2018-09) Mathialagan, P.; Rajkumar, N. Vimal; TANUVASDeveloping countries are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of disaster management systems, and increasing efforts are being made to streamline preparedness, response and recovery mechanisms at all levels. It is well known that many developing countries, including India, are not always well-prepared to deal with disasters. In our economy, especially in rural areas, animals are extremely important. Hence, putting focus on animal rescue during disasters becomes crucial from economic viewpoint.ArticleItem Open Access Animal Husbandry Traditional Knowledge in Kancheepuram District(2015-10) Devaki, K.; Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASIndia, the country of Rishi and Krishi, has a very rich heritage of traditional health control and several treatment systems that have been used for animals since time immemorial. Traditional knowledge is characterized as the sum of experience and knowledge for a given ethnic group, which forms the basis for decision making in regard to familiar and unfamiliar problems and challenges. In this article, different traditional practices in dairying, sheep and goat farming, poultry farming, and duck rearing were discussed.OtherItem Open Access Anthelmintic Incorporated Mineral Block (AIM) For Sheep and Goat(TANUVAS, 2012) Mathialagan, P.; Chandrasekaran, D.; Dinakaran, A. Manicavasaka; Edwin, S.C.; Kumaresan, G.; Manivannan, A.ArticleItem Open Access Anthelmintic Incorporated Mineral Block (AIM) For Sheep and Goat(2012) Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASOtherItem Open Access Anthelmintic Resistance - An Emerging global risk?(TANUVAS, 2012) Jeyathilakan, N.; Sundar, S.T. Bino; Soundararajan, C.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Raman, M.; Mathialagan, P.; Manikkavasagan, I.; Jawahar, Shabnam; Thenmozhi, V.; Karthik, M.; Basith, S. AbdulArticleItem Open Access Capacity Building for Veterinary Emergency Response during Disasters - A TANUVAS Experience(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2018-09) Manivannan, C.; Balagangatharathilagar, M.; Yasotha, A.; Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASIn lndia, agriculture and allied sector have a rnainstay as its share in employment and livelihood creation is incredibly high. It is the chief source of livelihood for more than 58 per cent of the population and is the essence of growth of lndian economy, accounting for 14 per cent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (Anonymous, 2013).ArticleItem Open Access Case study on Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004(2013) Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASDisasters are as old as human history but the dramatic increase and the damage caused by them in the recent past have become a cause of national and international concern. Over the past decade, the number of nature and manmade disasters has climbed inexorably.ArticleItem Open Access Constraint Analysis of Pig Farming(2014) Sasikala, V.; Kumaravel, P.; Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASThe present study was conducted to analyze the various constraints faced by pig farmers in Kancheepuram district of Tamilnadu. The data was collected from the 50 selected respondents by using a well structured and pre-tested interview schedule.ArticleItem Open Access Constraint Analysis of Pig Farming(2014) Sasikala, V.; Kumaravel, P.; Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASThe present study was conducted to analyze the various constraints faced by pig farmers in Kancheepuram district of Tamilnadu. The data was collected from the 50 selected respondents by using a well structured and pre-tested interview schedule. The recorded constraints were prioritized by using a Garett ranking technique and the major constraints were unavailability of upgraded boars, inadequate knowledge on scientific feeding, lack of knowledge on housing requirements and unawareness of identifying contagious diseases. Further, they perceived long transport, un-remunerative price for pork and social taboos as major constraints.OtherItem Open Access Constraints in Adopting Ethno-Veterinary Practices(2011-02) Pachaiyappan, K.; Mathialagan, P.; Punniamurthi, N.; Sudeepkumar, N.K.; TANUVASArticleItem Open Access CONSTRAINTS PERCEIVED BY SCIENTISTS IN HANDLING ANIMAL DISEASE OUTBREAKS(2017-11) Mathialagan, P.; Athilakshmy, P.; Thilakar, P.; TANUVASAnimal disease outbreaks hinder the livelihood of rural mass drastically, The diagnosis of causative organisms during disease outbreaks has been one of the important measures to carry out preventive measures. A study was conducted to analyze the constraints faced by the scientist in handling of Animal disease outbreaks. The data was collected from the respondents using pre tested auestionpaire and the constraints were ranked using Garrett ranking method. Majority of the respondents were old aged with more than 20 years of experience in research. The constraints were studied under three sub headings, namely constraints in‘ seeking information, quality of sample and packaging and transportation of sample. Lack of proper history, late intimation of outbreaks, delay in transportation, poor cold chain maintenance of the sample was considered as prime constraints by the scientists in handling animal disease outbreaks.ArticleItem Open Access Correlates of Entrepreneurial Behavioral Components(Peer Reviewed Journal, 2014-12) Porchezhiyan, S.; Devi, M.C.A.; Mathialagan, P.; TANUVASThe study was conducted in four northern districts of Tamil Nadu to assess the characteristics of entrepreneurial behaviour. A sample of 120 dairy farmers was selected randomly form selected blocks of the districts and the information was collected through structured interview schedule. The study revealed that entrepreneurial behaviour had positive and significant relationship with socio-personal variables viz., education, dairy farming experience and social participation, socio-economic variables viz., annual income, land holding, livestock possession and milk production and socio-psychological variables viz., extension participation, scientific orientation, attitude towards dairy farming and knowledge of farming enterprise. The extension agencies should aim at manipulating these variables to their advantage for promoting entrepreneurial behaviour among farmers and upliftment of socio-economic condition of the dairy farmers.